Role Summary
Fox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is looking for a Body Shop Estimator in Grand Rapids, MI! As a Body Shop Estimator, you assess vehicle damage and produce accurate repair estimates for insurance claims and customer-pay work. This role exists to set clear expectations on cost, parts, and repair approach so repairs move forward smoothly.
Key responsibilities include inspecting structural, body, mechanical, and interior damage; estimating labor, parts, and refinish costs; advising repair vs. replace decisions; reviewing estimates with the body shop manager/foreman; evaluating total-loss practicality and salvage value; and completing required insurance documentation.
Required qualifications/skills:
Apply now if you can deliver consistent, defendable estimates and keep work moving.
Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; and Employee Discounts.
A Typical Day
You''ll start onsite in Grand Rapids by checking the repair schedule and prioritizing vehicles waiting on approvals. Expect time split between the shop floor and your workstation-walking vehicles, taking notes and photos, then building clean documentation. You''ll coordinate quick check-ins with the manager/foreman, answer questions from insurers and customers, and update files as supplements come in. The day ends with making sure open estimates are complete, organized, and ready for the next handoff.